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U.S. Department of Transportation · 18 hours ago

Director of Engineering Support, TCE

Queens, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$62K/yr - $170K/yr

4+ years exp

The DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods in New York City. They are seeking a Director of Engineering Support to oversee citywide operations related to traffic control and engineering, manage a team of inspectors, and ensure the effective implementation of traffic control measures.

GovernmentPublic TransportationTransportation

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support citywide operations within the five Borough Engineering Offices

Perform tasks of moderate to complex difficulty in the specialized fields of traffic control and engineering

Lead and coordinate a team of inspectors responsible for conducting field investigations, traffic condition studies, signage inspections, sign order preparation, and data collection across all boroughs

Collaborate with the Borough Engineers and supervise the Deputy Executive Director

Manage a multitude of in-house projects

Assign fieldwork

Ensure timely and accurate Sign Information Management System (SIMS) work order preparation and approval

Support the development and implementation of new traffic control measures such as signage, markings, and vertical elements citywide

Review team output for accuracy

Prepare detailed reports and correspondence

Analyze data to identify operational needs

Assist in the evaluation of policy and procedural improvements related to their assigned tasks

Qualification

Traffic EngineeringData AnalysisTeam LeadershipSIMS FamiliarityCommunication Skills

Required

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four (4) years of full-time experience in city planning, at least eighteen (18) months of which must have been in a managerial capacity

Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' above. However, a baccalaureate degree and eighteen (18) months of managerial experience in city planning is required of all candidates

Graduate work leading to an advance degree in city planning or related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the non-managerial experience on a year-for-year basis

Graduation from an accredited United States Law School may be substituted for two (2) years of non-managerial experience

A valid NYS Driver's License is required

Exceptional communication and organizational skills

Proficiency with transportation engineering practices

Ability to manage competing priorities